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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the new Type One Health Centre at Moravia, in Clarendon, on Friday, August 17. Others (from left) are: Senior Field Advisor, Food For The Poor Jamaica, Delane Bailey-Herd; Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw; Donor, Denise Di Biase; Retired Registered Midwife, Elaine Robinson; Clarendon Parish Manager, Southern Regional Health Authority, Joseph Grant; Land Manager for the Moravian Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, Anthony Tomlinson; Deputy Chairman, Southern Regional Health Authority, Michael Stern; and Member of Parliament for North West Clarendon, Richard Azan.

New Health Centre Opens in Moravia, Clarendon

A new Type One Health Centre opened in Moravia, Clarendon, on August 17, replacing the clinic that operated from the home of a community member. The centre was constructed by Food For The Poor (FFTP) with funds donated by Chicago...

Marine Inspector, Kenre Valentine (right), carries out an inspection on a ship that is docked in the Kingston Harbour. Facilitating the inspection is the Second Mate (Second Officer) of the vessel.

Seafarer Satisfied with Career Despite Challenges

Board Chairman of United Way of Jamaica, Dr. Marcia Forbes (left), in conversation with (from second left): Chairperson of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Trisha Williams-Singh; Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Jamaica, Winsome Wilkins; and Executive Director of the ECC, Karlene Deslandes, at a ceremony held at the offices of the National Volunteer Centre, Camp Road, in Kingston, on August 16.

United Way and Partners Assisting Early Childhood Institutions

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), addresses journalists during the PIOJ’s recent quarterly media briefing at the agency’s head office in New Kingston. Listening (from left) are: Senior Director for the PIOJ’s Economic Planning, Research and Policy Division, James Stewart; and Economic Development Specialist in the PIOJ’s Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Travis Reid.

Medium Term Socio-Economic Policy Framework to be Completed By Sept.

General Manager, Petrojam Limited, Winston Watson (second left) and Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, Sujae Boswell (right), with students who have received scholarships from the company for their outstanding performances in the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) examinations, during a luncheon held on August 17 at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Incubator and Resource Centre, in Kingston. They are (from left): Alton Brown, Shamoya Williams, Abigail Daley and Jaydon Green.

Petrojam Awards Scholarships to GSAT High Achievers

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Mrs. Donna-Marie Rowe (second left), in discussion with Chairman of the St. Catherine 4-H Club Parish Advisory Council, Michael Bellamy (right), at a prayer breakfast, hosted by the Council, at the Linstead Pentecostal Tabernacle, in the parish, on August 18. Twenty two students in need of assistance received scholarships from the Council at the function. From left are scholarship recipients, Sandray Miller and Danique Plantt.

7 years ago Education

Needy Students in St. Catherine Awarded Scholarships

The St. Catherine 4-H Club Parish Advisory Council on Saturday (August 18), awarded scholarships valued at $220,000 to 22 students in need of assistance. The scholarships as well as gift baskets were presented to the students during a prayer breakfast, held at the Linstead Pentecostal Tabernacle, in St. Catherine. Eighteen of the scholarships were presented to those entering secondary schools,...

Statement from Prime Minister on the passing of former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan

7 years ago Foreign Affairs

Kofi Annan a Humanitarian Icon – PM Holness

The world has undoubtedly lost a great humanitarian icon in the person of Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations. Mr Annan died this morning (Saturday, August 18). He was 80. Mr Annan served with distinction during his two-term tenure from 1997 to 2006 and was the epitome of a dedicated and committed international civil servant. He was...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), with students who passed the final sitting of the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) and were awarded by TIP Friendly Society on Friday (August 17), at the Knutsford Court Hotel, in New Kingston. To the Minister’s right is President, Committee of Management, TIP Friendly Society, Mr. Ray Howell.

7 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Education Ministry to Push for Greater Performance by Students

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Ministry will be pushing for even greater performance by students in external examinations, especially Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) subjects. Speaking at TIP Friendly Society’s 2018 Scholarship awards luncheon at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on August 17, Mr. Green cited the...

State Minister for National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (second left), watches as constables take part in a passing out parade at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on August 17. At left is Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.

7 years ago National SecurityVision 2030

JCF Strengthened with Addition of 293 Constables

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been strengthened with the addition of 293 constables who graduated from the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ), in St. Catherine, on August 17. Some of the men and women are to be placed in the Public Safety and Traffic Management Branch (PSTEB) of the JCF. The new branch, which will be a merger...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), addressing parents during a question and answer session at the Ministry’s parent sensitisation session for Region’s One and Two, at the Karram Speid Auditorium, Merl Grove High School, Kingston, on August 16. Also pictured is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dean-Roy Bernard.

7 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Public Sector Workers Not Required to Pay School Auxiliary Fees for Children

Public sector workers with children attending public educational institutions will not be required to pay auxiliary fees for their enrolment as of the 2018/19 academic year, which begins in September. This was announced by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard, during one in a series of parent sensitisation sessions, which was held for Regions...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), and Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean, at a parent sensitisation Session on August 16 at Merl Grove High School in Kingston. The session, which covered Regions One and Two, was the first of several organised by the Ministry, with the objectives of informing parents on critical matters relating to educational policy initiatives, and to increase parent involvement in their children’s learning.

7 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Roll-Out of National School Leaving Certificate in Sept.

Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, says the roll-out of the National School Leaving Certificate will commence in September 2018. Speaking at a parent sensitisation session on August 16 at Merl Grove High School, in Kingston, she explained that the Certificate will provide data on the performance of students over their five...

Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (left), presents the trophy for Student Displaying Leadership Quality to Constable Steve Tyndale at the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s passing-out parade and awards ceremony on Friday (August 17). The ceremony was held at the National Police College of Jamaica, Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

7 years ago National Security

Reduction in Crime Attributed to Effective Policing Strategies

Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, says the reduction in murders and major crimes can be largely attributed to smart policing by the security forces. He noted that a number of policing strategies implemented have been effective in significantly reducing the figures. Statistics from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) show that since August 11, there has been a 16.8 per...